Samsung LN-T3253H 32'' LCD TV

Widescreen, 1366x768, 8,000:1, HDTV - MPN: LNT3253HX

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Description: With its sleek shape and thin, piano-black frame, Samsung's LN-T3253H enhances your decor even when it's off. Turn it on, and this 32" LCD TV comes to life with brilliant colors and intense blacks, rendered in an 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Moving images flow naturally, t... read more

With its sleek shape and thin, piano-black frame, Samsung's LN-T3253H enhances your decor even when it's off. Turn it on, and this 32" LCD TV comes to life with brilliant colors and intense blacks, rendered in an 8000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Moving images flow naturally, thanks to the fast 8ms response time. SRS TruSurround XT audio, emanating from hidden bottom speakers, fills the room with clear, nuanced, virtual surround 3-D sound. Enjoy the versatility of a wide range of A/V inputs, including 3 HDMI ports, USB 2.0, and PC inputs that allow connectivity to many of your digital devices. And to control it all, the handy HMDI-CEC feature lets you control all your CEC-enabled peripherals using just one remote. minimize

junkgalorefrom CA

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Tradeoffs... I would give it 3.5 stars

Started Jul 29, 2007

Strengths: Amazing look, value, picture quality, sound

Weaknesses: Audio cut out problem, poor customer service follow up to audio cut out problem

First, just wanted to add that you can turn off the annoying blue light, under a menu option.

We replaced an old tv in our bedroom armoire and this was the size that fit in perfectly(maximizing the space). It looks beautiful with our black furniture.

I researched for quite a bit (both online and in stores) and was actually waiting for a price drop on the 3251 (last year's model.) Then I noticed this version for less money, so I bought it.

While I was worried about poor reviews of sound quality-- I would say it's totally the opposite (it's great when it's working).

Apparently, this year's models with Samsung, have an audio drop out problem. See the samsung page and search "audio drop out" under this model. While you're watching tv, the audio just goes away. This is if you're using an hdmi connection. But they offer a software patch.

It took me over 2 wks to get this patch. You can ask them to email you the software to load onto a thumb drive. I don't have one so I asked them to send it. Big mistake. It took so long and every time I called, the cs rep was incompetent... ex. we can't track it, we track it but it wasn't sent, we sent it but I don't know where it is and finally -- hey, it's your problem, not mine.

After the patch, audio was great for a few weeks. Then recently it cut out again. Because it's such a great set (except audio cut out) I'm willing to hang in there. I'll try to post a follow up after I contact Samsung again.

I'm torn on the star rating because it's a great tv and I would give it 5stars plus if the audio problem was permanently fixed.

Hope that helps!

update 8/26:

Even after the software patch, I experienced audio cut out problems. But this time, the CS was excellent! They immediately set up a repair appt. The Samsung repairman (contracted out) came equipped and ready. He ended up replacing the main board-- and so far, no audio problems!!!!! I now give it a full 4 stars, only reason for leaving off 1 star is because of all the problems in the first place. But amazing, very happy with tv.

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